COVID in prisons has been a major national issue since the pandemic started, but after many non-violent incarcerated people were released and the vaccines were rolled out, many of the problems declined.
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BGA Investigation Into Rebuild Illinois Projects Reveals Deep Ties to Former House Speaker Madigan
BGA takes a deeper look at the Rebuild Illinois plan that reveals projects tied to then-House Speaker Michael Madigan were pushed to the front of the list.
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Projects With Madigan Ties Went to the Front of the Line in State’s Massive Rebuild Illinois List
The $45 billion statewide capital plan includes $4 billion in pet projects added by a handful of the state’s most powerful politicians, including the former speaker.
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IL House Speaker Chris Welch Looking To Combat Crime in Chicago, Illinois: BGA
Moving into his second year as House speaker, Chris Welch is now focused on the state Legislature reducing crime in Chicago and across the state, the Better Government Association said.
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2022 IL General Assembly Session Shorter Due to COVID-19 Surge; BGA Lists Bills To Watch
With a shorter 2022 IL legislative session, BGA lists the bills to keep an eye on this year.
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Freedom of Information Act
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is the state law that governs access to public records. FOIA is based on the principle that citizens are entitled to information on […]
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Open Meetings Act
The Illinois Open Meetings Act is the state law that requires governments to conduct their business in public — including providing advance notice so citizens can attend, allowing for public […]
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What Can You Do About FOIA/OMA Violations?
You have the right to seek a review from the Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor (PAC) OR you can file a lawsuit in Circuit Court. The Illinois Public Access Counselor […]
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Your Transparency Watchdog
BGA OpenGov is the Illinois affiliate of the National Freedom of Information Coalition. Transparency is a foundational principle 0f democracy, and the BGA is here to advocate on your behalf. Without […]